The Delaware River Watershed Education Youth Eco-Leadership Summit. a conference for middle and high school students (6th-12th graders) focusing on research and activities in the Delaware River Watershed, was held annually for 15 years through 2008. The primary sponsor of this event was the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks - Delaware River Watershed Education. The DRBC was pleased to support this very worthwhile, educational program.

The student leadership summit was recognized in 2001 as the Outstanding Environmental Education Program by the Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education.